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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I - The Akha Way 1988-1990.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does A-ma give Li-yan for her headdress?
(a) Three charms.
(b) Ribbons.
(c) Silver bells.
(d) Colored pom-poms.

2. What does Li-yan eat that keeps her feeling full?
(a) Rice.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Tea leaves.
(d) Chili flakes.

3. Why does San-pa get into trouble the day he meets Li-yan?
(a) He steals a pancake.
(b) He speaks to Li-yan without permission.
(c) He is rude to A-ba.
(d) He is lazy and does not help his father.

4. Why does A-ba not think Li-yan needs more education?
(a) She has to teach her siblings.
(b) He will not let her leave the village.
(c) She has to learn wife and mother responsibilities and pick tea.
(d) He cannot afford the tuition.

5. Where does Li-yan meet San-pa?
(a) In the mountains.
(b) Picking tea leaves.
(c) At the tea collection station.
(d) At the spirit gate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is considered proper conduct for a pregnant woman?

2. What happens to Ci-do and Deh-ja as a result of having twins?

3. What does A-ma call her daughter?

4. What does dreaming of a dog on the roof mean?

5. What does Deh-ja have to do in order to rid her house of evil spirits?

(see the answer key)

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